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RX56 WRA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,703 mi
Last recorded152,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 WRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 152,703 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 152,701 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 145,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 137,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 130,180 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 61,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner door handle broken

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner door handle broken

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,295 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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RX56 WRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX56 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX56 WRA registered?

RX56 WRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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